Making a Trip to the Hairdresser’s Easy
by Jane Verity © dementiacareinternational A simple trip to the hairdressers can be a challenge, especially if the hairdresser is not used to dealing with…
Category: Library
Welcome to the Spark of Life Library. Our Spark of Life Articles cover many aspects of the social & emotional care of people with dementia. They are written in easy to read language to assist in the everyday support of people with dementia.
Maurice Zeffert Choir (Community Story)
Community story Written by Fiona van Heerden – Occupational Therapist © dementiacareinternational The Maurice Zeffert Choir was a project undertaken by researchers at The University…
Medication: Is there Another Option?
By Jane Verity © dementiacareinternational One of the many ways that the Spark of Life Philosophy works is by going behind the labels of difficult…
Memory Scrapbook to Trigger Memories
Members article By Jane Verity © dementiacareinternational A Memory Scrapbook is a wonderful idea; both in the creation as an activity to share with a…
Money Matters
By Jane Verity © dementiacareinternational Issues surrounding money are a common occurrence for people who have dementia and their carers, often resulting in frustration for…
Mothers Day Cafe (Community story)
Community story By Dolly Klaver, Tabulam & Templer Homes for the Aged © dementiacareinternational For Mother’s Day, I came up with the idea of setting…